Australia urged to address pensions gender gap
Retired Australian women typically have 23.1% less in their pension accounts than men, said the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Indonesia focuses on female workers’ health and welfare
Companies in Indonesia have been urged to invest in female workers’ health to increase business productivity and employee loyalty.
Working mothers in Australia see earning power diminished
A “motherhood penalty” sees earnings fall by an average of 55% in the first five years of parenthood, according to new analysis by Australia’s Treasury.
Singapore seeks more flexibility in hiring of elderly employees
There is concern that a law that protects senior employees from dismissal due to age may lead to unconscious bias.
Hybrid workplace can boost women’s workforce participation
Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has encouraged employers to institute family-care leave to allow workers to care for their families.
All in a day’s work: How fathers can balance family and work
Singapore’s Centre for Fathering is advocating for family-friendly workplace policies that can create happier families and more productive employees.
New Zealand urged to address gender pay inequality
To ensure women in the workforce are paid fairly, the government has also been urged to make pay gap reporting mandatory.
Clear communication key to address gender equality issues
Recognising that women have the right to equality should be stemmed within society, and this can be achieved through conversations.
South Korea urged to support women’s return to workforce
More must be done to inncrease female labour force participation, which is crucial to boost economic growth, says the IMF.
Could hybrid working hold back women’s careers?
Female employees who choose flexible hours or work from home may risk missing out on opportunities through in-person interaction
How to create HR sustainability at workplaces
As organisations face challenges in retaining talent, the Good Work Framework by the World Economic Forum provides strategies to overcome these issues.
Thailand creates employment opportunities for older workers
To tackle an ageing society, more job offers and placements are available to workers over 60 who want to continue to work.
Australia moves to improve female workforce participation
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been urged to focus on paid parental leave and pension entitlements.
Navigating a new world of work in Indonesia
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Indonesia will explore the latest hybrid work models that can empower leaders to build successful HR teams.
Pay transparency can help narrow gender inequalities in the workplace
On average, women are paid about 20% less than men worldwide, primarily due to gender-based discrimination.
Employment gap in India caused by gender discrimination
The likelihood that women will participate in salaried or self-employed jobs does not increase with their degree of education, a new report has found.
Indonesia prioritises more inclusive workplaces
Ensuring workers’ rights is key to building inclusive and safe work environments in a recovering world of work, says Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
Building a future-ready workforce in a digital era
Natalia Navin, CHRO for Maxis, discusses the strategies the telco has implemented to empower employees to attain greater success in their work.
Workplace gender disparity widens in Hong Kong
Despite holding attributes to be successful, women have been paid less than their male counterparts over the last five years.
Redefining the role of HR leadership in reshaping work
More than 170 HR and business leaders discussed topics like modern HR mindsets, flexible work and employee wellbeing at HR Leadership Series: Live.
Malaysia offers gig workers more protection
The Sharing Economy Committee (SEC) will train and verify gig workers, as well as create job placements in high-value jobs.
Asian leadership can lead organisations to greater heights
A new report by the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) reveals a persistent gap in Asian leadership representation on the global stage.
Gender inequality still prevalent in South Korea’s workplace
The employment rate for women in South Korea was at 51.2% last year, which was 18.8 percentage points lower than the male employment rate.
Asia Pacific nations pledge to advance women’s economic empowerment
Member economies are encouraged to foster an enabling environment that promotes inclusive development and empowerment of all women.
Can building a talent ecosystem help you boost employee morale?
Digitalisation and a talent-ecosystem approach can help streamline efficiency and boost morale in the workplace, says EY.
Indian firms want staff back in office despite PM Modi’s support for WFH
Employers believe that face-to-face interactions are key to forging bonds between colleagues in the workplace.
HR leadership key to managing change in changing world of work
HR leaders have a key role to play in driving employee engagement in a new hybrid work model, says Rachna Sampayo, VP of HR, Oracle JAPAC.
Women face roadblocks to re-enter job market in India
The number of female employees who re-joined and re-subscribed to the Employees’ Provident Fund this June was negligible.
Employers’ body calls for “right to manage” workers in the Philippines
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) has called for measures to protect employers’ rights to manage their businesses and workers.
Building a high-performing HR team begins by focusing on your people
Serine Loh, Head of HR, APAC, Blue Prism, shares the secrets to building a winning HR team across an organisation.